(d) A peace officer may not inquire as to the nationality or immigration
status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense except as necessary to
investigate the offense or to provide the victim or witness with information
about federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law
enforcement.

SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of
two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39,
Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote
necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2013.